The peaceful island of Menorca seems to be quickly emerging from its typically quiet off-season period and all over the island there are events taking place for visitors to enjoy. Locals also get their first opportunities of the year to get outside and take part in some sporting competitions with tennis being one of the sports on offer. The 21st edition of Jaime Mascaro Open tennis tournament took place on 11th April. Mr Mascaro is not some former tennis champion from the island but a local shoe manufacturer who sponsored the tournament. Sailing is also popular in Menorca and April saw various regattas taking place with the La Caixa Trophy held between 4th and 18th April. Also, the Sa Nostra Trophy event for the smaller laser and optimist boats was held on 12th April in Es Castell.

On the stage, musical events filled the April calendar including a concert by the award winning string quartet Artis Iter, who performed in Mahon early in April. On the 16th April, the Choir of the Centre of Culture at Alaior gave a performance to commemorate their first 20 years, featuring the famous Menorcan baritone Joan Pons. Running during April and May is the Menorca International Spring Jazz Festival which takes place for the 11th time in 2010. One of this year's star performers will be the American jazz trumpet player Roy Hargrove who has won two Grammy Awards and played with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Also playing at the festival will be the Randy Weston "African Rhythms" Trio and the Nicholas Payton Quintet, another jazz trumpet player who visits Menorca as part of a wider Spanish tour.

Food lovers may like to go along to the Gastronomy Fair in the town of Es Mercadal during Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th April. The fair is organised by local authorities and trade groups and will showcase local produce as well as some traditional Menorcan cuisine prepared by some of the most famous chefs on Menorca.